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The 2023 General Valuation Roll (GVR) for the City of Johannesburg and Cape Town is now open for public inspection and objection. Property owners have till the end of March 2023 in the City of Johannesburg and until the end of April 2023 in the City of Cape Town to inspect the roll and lodge an objection if they are unhappy with the valuation of their property.
Property owners who did not receive a notice informing them can visit the Municipalities' websites for more information.
It is the responsibility of the property owner to inspect and ensure the information that appears regarding their property is correct. If the owner is unhappy with the valuation of the property, the legislation makes ample provision for any person to object to an entry in the General Valuation Roll.
You may object to any information incorrectly displayed on the valuation roll if you can support the objection with a reason and the necessary evidence. The objection will then be considered by a Municipal Valuer. If the Municipality finds the objection valid, it will revalue and/or re-categorise the property. If the outcome is unsatisfactory an appeal may be lodged.
The objection will be considered if it takes place in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed objection period - an objection form must be filled in and submitted to the Municipality before the due date, as no late objections will be accepted.
To make a successful objection to your Municipality’s General Valuation Roll, you will need a valuation report. Obtaining a free valuation report won’t stand in court. As the leading expert in property valuation, DDP can assist you in providing a credible valuation report to make a successful objection in three easy steps.
If no objection is lodged, your municipal monthly rates and taxes will be calculated on the new valuation assigned to your property.
